Recreation Swim

Recreation Swim Program

Recreation Swim is located at the San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park and at the Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center. Check Summer Recreation schedule for available hours.

Drop-In participation is available during current recreation swim hours. Participants will pay at the front desk by swim pass, credit card, or cash. Swim passes are available for purchase online at www.sanramonrecguide.com.

Showers and locker rooms are open.

Inner tubes and lifejackets are available for use during recreation swim.

Please check out our Pool Rules to prepare for your next visit to our facilities.

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Spring Lap and Recreation Swim Schedule

All hours are subject to change. For dates Recreation Swim will not be available due to a holiday or special event, please visit Pool Closure Dates.

The All Swim Pass can be used whether you want to lap swim, water walk or enjoy recreation swim. You can come by yourself or bring friends and family. The All Swim Pass is flexible to meet your needs - one entry required person, per visit.

Take advantage of savings opportunities with the pass option that works for you!

All Swim Pass Pricing

All Swim Passes are non-refundable and valid for one year from the date of purchase.

Looking for a great way to incorporate a fun activity into your summer camp program? We are now taking reservations for Recreation Swim for Summer Camps at the San Ramon Olympic Pool and Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center.

Benefits of the Recreation Swim for Summer Camps program include:

Guaranteed entry for groups with 20+ members
Skip the line with special camp entrance
Chaperones enter free

To be considered for this program your group must have 20+ campers, provide required insurance requirements, and make a reservation in advance.

San Ramon Olympic Pool
June 10 - August9
Monday - Friday
12:30 - 3:30pm

Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center
June 11 - August 8
Tuesday / Thursday
12:00 - 2:00 PM

All regular recreation swim fees apply to summer camps. Chaperones are free of charge for groups with a minimum of 20 campers. For more information on fees visit the Daily Fee, All Swim Pass, & Family Pass above.

Don’t miss out. Make your reservation soon. Due to the popularity of recreation swim, we have established a limit to the number of campers we can allow at our facilities on a daily basis. We can accommodate 300 campers at the San Ramon Olympic Pool and Dougherty Valley aquatic Center.

Depending on daily attendance and capacities large groups without a reservation may have to wait to enter the facility until other guests/camps leave and more space is available. When allowed into the facility they will enter through the normal entrance.

For more information about this program and how to register, please contact us at jjajeh@sanramon.ca.gov or call (925) 973-3376.

Pool Picnics & Parties during Recreation Swim

Looking for an easy way to take the party out of your house? Bring it to the pool! Picnic areas can accommodate between 25-50 people and reservations include discounted entry into the pool for you and your guests.

(reservations open April 1 for the upcoming season)

Hours & Availability

San Ramon Olympic Pool

Spring Season:

Sat & Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm

Summer Season:

Mon - Fri 12:30pm-3:30pm
Sat & Sun 12:30pm-4:30pm

Fall Season:

Sat & Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm

Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center

Summer Season:

Tue & Thu 12:00pm-2:00pm
Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm

For full details, including costs and guidelines, please download the Pool Picnic Reservation Packet.

If you have additional questions please contact SRAquaticRental@sanramon.ca.gov or call (925) 973-3240.

Amenities & Attractions:

Location: San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park / Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center
Schedule: See the Amenities & Attractions Schedule tab
This attraction is included in the entry fee for recreation swim

Play Pool

The Aquatic Park at the San Ramon Olympic Pool provides fun for the whole family with spray features, a mushroom, pouring buckets, and a slide. This pool features a zero depth entry and is also accessible by stairs. Enjoy this amazing water park attraction during recreation swim and toddler time.

Play Pool Rules - San Ramon Olympic Pool

Strollers, ice chests and chairs are not allowed inside Play Pool fence.
At the discretion of the Aquatic Staff, the number of play pool users may be limited to ensure safety of all users. When necessary play pool users will be rotated at appropriate durations determined by the aquatics staff.
One person on the slide at a time.
Landing mat at bottom of slide must be kept clear at all times.
Any other action or behavior that is deemed unsafe or inappropriate by the Aquatics staff will not be allowed. Failure to follow posted rules and lifeguard directions could result in serious injury.

Enjoy a nice easy going day at the Aquatic Park at the Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center. With fewer crowds and activity this pool is great for families with younger children. The aquatic park features multiple spray features, pouring buckets, and many float pads to play on. This pool is accessible with a zero depth entry and also by stairs. Enjoy this amazing aquatic park during recreation swim and the learn to swim program.